What is the Burning Issue? An Overview of Fire Research Activities at WPI
Welcome to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar!
Join us for an exciting event where industry experts share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends in mechanical and aerospace engineering. This hybrid event will take place at 1 MetroTech Center so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about these fields, this seminar is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and stay updated. Come be a part of this engaging experience and expand your horizons in the world of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
About the Lecture
This talk will present some of the research conducted at WPI, including basic research on flame dynamics funded by grants and more applied research funded through other mechanisms to respond to the needs of industry, government, and society. The presentation will introduce our department and capabilities and will cover the topics of wildfires, covering issues of prevention, tracking, and mitigation (a major part of our research). The talk will also explore how academic research is fundamental to the fields of fire investigation, reconstruction of past fire events, as well as the design of effective fire protection systems. The common thread between these projects is that they were designed to respond to specific needs of our partners and provide them with actionable results and solutions developed from fundamental understanding of combustion science.
About the Speaker
Professor Albert Simeoni is an internationally recognized expert in fire and wildland fire and fire science, with over 120 journal papers, conference papers, and book chapters. He has more than 20 years of experience developing experimental, analytical, and numerical techniques to better understand fire dynamics and to predict fire and wildland fire behavior. Before joining WPI, he held academic leadership positions in fire research in the UK (University of Edinburgh) and in France (University of Corsica). He has also experience as a consultant in fire science in the U.S. and has spent over 10 years volunteering and working as a firefighter in France. Starting as a volunteer firefighter, he ultimately led all aspects of fire, wildland fire, and rescue operations, in the capacity of Chief of Fire Station.
Professor Simeoni currently serves as Head of the department of Fire Protection Engineering at WPI, and has been elected as the Honorary Treasurer / Vice Chair Finance and Trustee of the International Association for Fire Safety Science (IAFSS) since 2023. His work and contributions have been recognized by several awards, including the 2019 Institution of Fire Engineers Rashbash Medal for Excellence in Wildland Fire Research, the 2020 Journal of Safety Science and Resilience Best Editor Award, and the 2020 University of Melbourne Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeonialbert/
Website: https://www.wpi.edu/people/faculty/asimeoni
Visitor Information
This event is open to NYU students, faculty, and staff.
📍 Location: NYU Tandon School of Engineering,
1 MetroTech Center Fl19 Room 1930/1931 [NYU ID required ]
About the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Seminar Series
This series offers a unique opportunity to engage with a broad range of topics at the forefront of mechanical engineering, including robotics, bioengineering, artificial intelligence in science, disaster modeling, and solid and fluid mechanics. Each session features distinguished speakers from leading institutions around the world, providing valuable insights into current research challenges and innovations across the field.